Safe Zone Training

September 14, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm CDT

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, & queer (LGBTQ) terminology is constantly evolving, but is the field of psychology evolving with it? While psychology practitioners progressively acknowledge the value in supporting LGBTQ clients, clinical training programs historically do a better job of addressing issues of race & ethnicity as opposed to sexual orientation. Take action by engaging in this interactive presentation where participants will explore current terminology & identities related to LGBTQ student & client communities.

About the speakers:Courtney Bilbrey, MSW, LSW serves as ACCESS Coordinator at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. In addition to her work as a Safe Zone facilitator, Courtney manages accommodations for 200+ students with disabilities, & provides compliance & student support trainings for staff & faculty. She is also a mental health therapist at an LGBTQ community center & focuses on queer identities, sexual health, aging, & disability. Courtney is currently enrolled in the Sex Education & Therapy certificate program at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Emily Hilleren, MA has been working in The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s Student Affairs department since 2011 & has facilitated Safe Zone Training for the past two years. She supervises student associations & coordinates orientation & student life events. She is a current Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology student & has completed coursework in training theory & design. Emily holds a Master of Arts degree in Literature from Bowling Green State University, where her work focused on gender expression in science fiction.\